2009 their GDP per captia was $229,329. Their real GDP growth was -2.7%
Their labor force is 3.70 million in 2009
Ecomonic Signifigance
Hong Kong is part of the four Asian Dragons so its economy is characterised by free trade, low taxation and minimum government intervention. It is the world's 11th largest trading economy, with the mainland of China as its most signficant trading partner.
Hong Kong is also a major service economy, with strong links to maniland China and the rest of Asia-Pacific region.
Types of jobs
Service Industries / tertiary jobs
Hong Kong is the center of international trade finance and tourism.
Wholesale and retail trade
foregin trade
community services
personal services
Hong Kong is one of the worlds most important gold trade centers. Its many banks and finance investments and trade with China
Manufacturing / secondary jobs
factory workers
factory (printing and publishing)
factory (clothing and textile)
factory (the production of food)
Hong Kong employed millions of workers in manufacturing. These jobs are here because they are located near a large body water. Which is a good situtation factor because, they have good transportation, for things to get shiped in and out of Hong Kong
agricultre and fishing / primary
fishing- bringing in many different fish because of the high demand of fresh fish they raise fish in saltwater and freshwater in the New Territories
in Hong Kong agrictlure is a minor economy activity because their region depends heavily on imports for food.
- Hong Kong's GDP in 2009 was $1,606.2 billion
- 2009 their GDP per captia was $229,329. Their real GDP growth was -2.7%
Their labor force is 3.70 million in 2009Ecomonic Signifigance
Types of jobs